Roman Abramovich, a Russian billionaire, has not been contacted regarding investigations into his Portuguese nationality acquisition, which he claims was legally compliant. Despite media reports suggesting ulterior motives, Abramovich's spokesperson emphasized his intent to honor his family's Sephardic Jewish heritage and support the local Jewish community. Abramovich, who also holds Russian and Israeli citizenship, gained Portuguese nationality in April 2021. His ties to Vladimir Putin and past visa issues in the UK have sparked controversy, with figures like Alexei Navalny criticizing his naturalisation. Portuguese authorities are currently investigating the legitimacy of his nationality claim.

Portuguese Prime Minister António Costa and UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson signed a broad Portuguese-British declaration in London, emphasizing the historic Luso-British alliance. Costa highlighted Portugal's support for the EU in Brexit negotiations while maintaining strong bilateral relations with the UK. The declaration covers various areas including defense, trade, and technology. Both countries committed to deepening cooperation in defense, policing, and trade, and to strengthening NATO's defensive posture.

Works by artists such as Cruzeiro Seixas, Marcelino Vespeira, and Malangatana will be exhibited alongside Salvador Dalí, Marcel Duchamp, and Pablo Picasso at the Tate Modern in London. The exhibition, featuring over 150 works, aims to showcase the international scope of the surrealist movement, spanning 80 years and 50 countries. Highlighting the unconscious and dreams, the exhibition includes notable pieces like Dalí's Lobster Telephone and Magritte's train emerging from a fireplace. The surrealist movement is portrayed as a tool for political, social, and personal liberation, with contributions from Portuguese and other international artists. The exhibition will be open to the public until August 29.

The EU should not fund nuclear energy projects due to their unsafety, unsustainability, and high costs, according to Portuguese Environment and Climate Action Minister João Pedro Matos Fernandes. At the COP26 UN climate summit, Germany, Portugal, Luxembourg, Austria, and Denmark presented a joint statement advocating for nuclear-free EU energy projects. Fernandes emphasized the need to invest in renewable energy sources like wind and solar. German Environment Minister Svenja Schulze echoed these sentiments, highlighting the risks and inefficiencies of nuclear energy in addressing the climate crisis.

Painter Paula Rego was honored in London with the Cultural Merit Medal by the Portuguese Minister of Culture, Graça Fonseca, who acknowledged that this recognition by the Portuguese government was overdue.

The article recounts the tragic events of wildfires in Mati, Greece, and Pedrógão Grande, Portugal. In Greece, a group of 26 people, including men, women, and children, were found dead, huddled together in a villa near the Aegean Sea, victims of the country's deadliest wildfires since 2007. The fires destroyed homes and cars, with survivors fleeing into the sea. In Portugal, Ana Sofia Bechor survived by sheltering in a water tank while her husband and nephew perished. The article describes the harrowing experiences of those caught in the fires and the devastating aftermath.